Mentora College

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re proud to highlight BAU Off-Campus—where heritage, belonging, and shared experiences come to life.
From celebrating Lunar New Year and Thai New Year on campus to participating in the Asian Heritage Festival in Northern Virginia, BAU continues to embrace and uplift diverse traditions. We celebrate the cultures, contributions, and stories that shape our community.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible faculty who are at the heart of the Mentora College and Bay Atlantic University experience. As our president, Dr. Sinem Vatanartiran shared, “Every lecture you prepare, every student you mentor, and every question you engage with is an investment in someone’s future.” That impact is felt far beyond the classroom. That impact is felt far beyond the classroom. Your passion for teaching, your scholarship, and the relationships you build with students are what make BAU a place of growth, opportunity, and meaningful connection. On behalf of our entire community, thank you for everything you do.

To celebrate DC Climate Week last week, BAU Volunteers came together to take part in the Anacostia Watershed Society’s Annual Earth Day Cleanup 2026 at the Ivy City Community Center in Washington, D.C.

Students and staff joined forces to support environmental sustainability efforts, helping to clean and restore local spaces while reinforcing our shared commitment to a greener, healthier community. A special thank you to our Student Services team for making this initiative possible.

The Official Countdown Has Begun! 🎉

Only 1 month left until BAU’s Commencement Ceremony, and we can’t wait to celebrate our incredible graduating Dolphins 🐬✨

This is your moment — all your hard work has led to this!

💻 For all the details on the big day, visit our website now

BAU was proud to host the 11thInternational Government Relations and Political Campaigns Forum in collaboration with the Global Policy Institute and SIC Group. The event convened global leaders, policymakers, and scholars for insightful discussions on today’s most pressing international issues.
Through engaging dialogue and knowledge exchange, the forum reflected BAU’s continued commitment to advancing policy education and fostering meaningful global collaboration.

This week, we hosted the Discover Your Academic Path event for our Mentora College ESL students transitioning into Bay Atlantic University’s degree programs. From exploring potential career paths to one-on-one conversations with our professors and admissions staff, students gained valuable insights into how to seamlessly move from our ESL program into a full degree track.

Last week, we hosted our Turkish Exchange Student Event
Students came together to connect, share experiences, and feel more at home within the BAU community. Through interactive conversations and activities, they explored what it means to transition into full-time student life at BAU.
From discovering opportunities across Washington, D.C. to gaining insights on Summer & Fall 2026 planning, immigration timelines, and academic pathways.

We’re proud to support our students every step of the way 💙